Abnormalities of the Adnexa Flashcards
1
Q
A condition characterized by a protruding eyeball; caused by an increase in volume of orbital contents. Also called Exophthalmos
A
Proptosis
2
Q
What disease is commonly associated with proptosis?
A
Grave’s disease
3
Q
What are other common causes of proptosis?
A
Orbital tumor, hemorrhage, edema
4
Q
A diffuse infection of tissues in the orbit, causing grossly swollen eyelids and red eye, sometimes without proptosis
A
orbital cellulitis
5
Q
What are some symptoms of orbital cellulitis?
A
decreased vision, ocular pain that is worse with movement
6
Q
An injury caused by blunt force applied to the eye, creating pressure that fractures the orbital bones is a?
A
blowout fracture
